The Evil That Haunted the Barrow-downs - Lord of The Rings Explained

The Barrow-wights are among the most terrifying creatures in all of Middle-earth, yet many fans know surprisingly little about them. In this video, we'll explore their origins, their connection to the Witch-king of Angmar and the lost kingdom of Cardolan, what really happened in the Barrow-downs, and why this forgotten chapter of Tolkien's legendarium is one of the darkest moments in The Lord of the Rings. Questions Answered: • What are the Barrow-wights? • Who sent the Barrow-wights to the Barrow-downs? • Were the Barrow-wights created by the Witch-king? • What happened to the kingdom of Cardolan? • Why were the Barrow-downs haunted? • What did the Great Plague do to Cardolan? • What happened to Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin inside the barrow? • Why did the Barrow-wight dress the hobbits in grave-clothes? • What was the Barrow-wight trying to do to the hobbits? • How did Tom Bombadil defeat the Barrow-wight? • Where did Merry's sword come from? • Why was Merry's blade able to help destroy the Witch-king? • Are the Barrow-wights ghosts, spirits, or undead? • Why were the Barrow-wights feared throughout Eriador? • What happened to the Barrow-wights after the War of the Ring? Music by Luis Humanoide 2 - Middle Earth (Copyright Free Fantasy Music inspired by Lord of the Rings) check out his channel:    / @luishumanoide2